Aren't we forgetting somewhere?

[Axver]

We've had Canadian bands and Australian bands, but there's a certain somewhere that we're forgetting. Alright, so I'm really just making this thread in the spirit of friendly trans-Tasman rivalry (no need to remind me I now live in Australia, thank you), but how's our familiarity with bands from New Zealand?

NZ's produced some AWESOME music. First band that comes to mind is the legendary Crowded House, one of my favourite groups. Then there's Split Enz (from whom half of Crowded House came from), an awesome group who made what I consider one of the best songs of all time, History Never Repeats. There are also some really good current artists. The Feelers are making some awesome stuff (I love the songs Weapons Of War and Labyrinth), and how can we forget Pacifier? I have their 2CD live release and it's got some really good stuff on it.

OK, I'll leave it there. Now you have your say! (And don't say you're not familiar with Kiwi bands ...)

 

[nadroj1985]

(And don't say you're not familiar with Kiwi bands ...)

OK, I won't say it

 

[Arwen Undomiel]

How 'bout that Lord of the Rings trilogy?

Oh, sorry. The topic is kiwi MUSIC. My bad.

 

[KristianJ]

We've had Canadian bands and Australian bands, but there's a certain somewhere that we're forgetting. Alright, so I'm really just making this thread in the spirit of friendly trans-Tasman rivalry (no need to remind me I now live in Australia, thank you), but how's our familiarity with bands from New Zealand?

NZ's produced some AWESOME music. First band that comes to mind is the legendary Crowded House, one of my favourite groups. Then there's Split Enz (from whom half of Crowded House came from), an awesome group who made what I consider one of the best songs of all time, History Never Repeats. There are also some really good current artists. The Feelers are making some awesome stuff (I love the songs Weapons Of War and Labyrinth), and how can we forget Pacifier? I have their 2CD live release and it's got some really good stuff on it.

OK, I'll leave it there. Now you have your say! (And don't say you're not familiar with Kiwi bands ...)

Great play on words for the title, Axver. Even if you didn't intend to use that line from the Crowded House song that says "Now we're getting somewhere", it's still quite amusing.

I might have heard the Feelers before, not sure. I love that song "Walkie Talkie Man" by Steriogram that's just come out on Triple M in Sydney; the rapped verses are unintelligible but the song has a nice groove to it. Also I like the post name change Pacifier songs a fair bit too. Plus Crowded House and Split Enz are "da bomb".

 

[oldrooster]

Love Split Enz, "Message to my Girl" was mine & the exs song.

 

[Arwen Undomiel]

Finn Andrews of The Veils lived in Auckland while he was growing up. Does that count? And if you haven't heard them yet, check out the song 'The Wild Son"

 

[Bayhawks83]

basically a lot of americans dont listen to music from around the world. their are good bands from a lot of countries like france, italy, germany, israel. most americans only listen to whats on the radio, and i hate that. Les Sales Majestes from france is in my opinion the best band ever.

 

[Arwen Undomiel]

^ 'scuse me, but what exactly does that comment have to do with New Zealand musicians?

And by the way, I'm American and I listen to music from all around the world, so I'll put myself out of your category of "most Americans".

 

[Bayhawks83]

nothing, im just saying no american knows any artist from places around the world,l new zealand is an example.

 

[Arwen Undomiel]

I think you should know the posters on this music forum before you go and make such a stupid statement.

 

[oldrooster]

nothing, im just saying no american knows any artist from places around the world,l new zealand is an example.

Huh....I have been listnening to music long before you were a fetus & I happen to know many Americans who listen to many kinds of music.....

 

[Roo6339]

i've never heard of the two bands you mentioned... i bet they're really great though...

 

[Western Deity]

Australian and NZ hiphop is at least 5 years behind America, but of the two, NZ is better .

I think Con Spy is from NZ? He's not that bad...